Full Biography for Freddie P. Valdez

Candidate for
Member, Fresno County Board of Education; District 1

I have been a life-long resident of Western Fresno County for the past forty-three years. During the latter years, I have committed my time to serve and improve the educational system in District One. I have devoted fourteen years as a school board member, and continue to be involved. Because of this valuable experience I have gained, I believe and feel that I understand the community make up, and it's special educational needs and expectations. I have personally gone through the Mendota, Tranquility High School, and West Hills College educational systems, and have served two school districts in the capacity of Board Trustee and President.

• Employment History
  1979 to present, U.S. Postal Service.

• Community Activities Mendota Boxing Club, Treasurer. One of the originators of the Mendota Pop Warner program, Coach. 19th Congressional District Hispanic Advisory Council, Congressman George P. Radanovich.

• Educational Organizations
  7 years, Tranquility High School Board of Trustees. Served as President and Vice-president.
  7 years, Mendota Unified School Board of Trustees. Served as President and Vice-president.
  9 years, State CSBA Hispanic Caucus. Served as President, Past-president, and Vice-president.
  Member, CSBA Annual State Convention Committee.
  CSBA Delegated Assembly, representing Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties.
• Employment Organizations
  1994 to present, California State Association of Letter Carriers executive board member, District 7. (Fresno, Madera, Kings Counties, Merced and Tulare.) Nominated and elected at State Convention.
  CSALC Legislative Liaison, District 18 Rep. Gary Condit, and District 20 Rep. Calvin M. Dooley.
  1994 to present, Shop Steward, Cardwell Station, Zone 93704.
  1994 to 1996, Employee Involvement Coordinator, Cardwell Station.
  1993-1994, NALC-USPS Food Drive Coordinator, Fresno Branch 231.
  1996-present, NALC Branch 231, Legislative Officer.
  1996-present, National Association of Letter Carriers 60th national convention. Served on the Distribution Committee in Orlando, Florida.